Economy LocalEconomy LocalenA5BA8C53-3F1C-4C57-A98C-A6FD766BA743https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/27/vodafone-qatar-announces-successful-acquisition-of-maktapp-llcDoha, April 27 (QNA) - Vodafone Qatar Q.P.S.C. announced that it has successfully completed the acquisition of Maktapp LLC (Maktapp QSTP LLC) through its subsidiary Infinity Fintech Ventures LLC.Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:11:43 Z5F03B3CB-343C-4879-B30A-09F50975F085https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/27/qnbs-iso-90012015-certification-extended-to-international-networkDoha, April 27 (QNA) - QNB Group has expanded the scope of its ISO 9001:2015 certification for the Policies and Procedures Department within the Operations Control Division, to include its diverse international network.Mon, 27 Apr 2026 20:58:40 Z67CEDEFD-C198-4161-A75D-6CA2417E7516https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/27/ministry-of-commerce-issues-new-guidelines-regulating-delivery-services-and-digital-platformsDoha, April 27 (QNA) - Ministry of Commerce and Industry issued a comprehensive guideline for delivery activities and services conducted through digital platforms and applications, targeting delivery companies, retail outlets, and supporting service providers, as part of efforts to regulate the rapidly growing sector and enhance efficiency, transparency, and fair competition.Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:54:25 Z47AF86D4-4984-4C23-B30E-E8B41A00E301https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/27/milaha-announces-q1-financial-statementsDoha, April 27 (QNA) - Qatar Navigation (Milaha) - Qatari public shareholding company - announced its interim financial statement for the quarter ending March 31, 2026, reporting a net profit of QR 296,526,000, compared to QR 374,452,000 for the same period of last year.Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:05:38 Z58542848-0DEC-424F-8F7D-632AFB492797https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/27/qatar-airways-resumes-daily-services-to-bahrain-and-kozhikodeDoha, April 27 (QNA) - Qatar Airways has announced the resumption of daily flights to Bahrain and Kozhikode, India, starting May 1, as part of its ongoing efforts to reinstate its global network.Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:00:15 ZE5E498B9-798E-40C0-9717-49C2B4D32F54https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/27/qatar-stock-exchange-closes-lower-as-market-capitalization-slightly-declinesDoha, April 27 (QNA) - The Qatar Stock Exchange closed Monday's trading session in negative territory, shedding 26.15 points, or 0.25%, to settle at 10,641.90 points.Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:50:06 Z9D0377CE-3604-43D8-A119-BBCE878B86B7https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/27/baladna-signs-agreement-with-international-finance-corporation-to-support-syrias-dairy-sectorDoha, April 27 (QNA) - Baladna Food Industries, a Qatari public shareholding company, and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector arm of the World Bank Group, signed an advisory engagement focused on supporting the recovery of Syria’s dairy sector.Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:13:17 ZEBD8C405-E7E3-4429-AD11-0520A51EEE94https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/26/al-meera-chairman-reaffirms-support-for-local-productsDoha, April 26 (QNA) - HE Chairman of Al Meera Consumer Goods Company Eng. Essa Hilal Al Kuwari reaffirmed the company's commitment to supporting local products and strengthening standards of quality and food safety, in line with Qatar National Vision 2030.Sun, 26 Apr 2026 21:09:23 Z1193A273-6C6D-41AE-B80C-CC5EE31E65AAhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/26/gulf-international-services-net-profit-falls-659-in-first-quarter-of-2026Doha, April 26 (QNA) - Gulf International Services (Qatari public shareholding company) reported a 65.9% decline in net profit for the first quarter of 2026, reaching QR 75.61 million, compared with QR 222 million in the same period last year.Sun, 26 Apr 2026 20:53:32 Z77865FEC-9144-42FC-8698-E431AF841844https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/26/qlm-profits-rise-081-percent-in-2026-q1Doha, April 26 (QNA) - QLM Life & Medical Insurance Company achieved net profits of approximately QAR 15.319 million during the first quarter of 2026, compared to net profits of approximately QAR 15.195 for the same period of 2025, representing an increase of 0.81 percent.Sun, 26 Apr 2026 18:58:57 ZDE5C8472-DB07-4368-AE33-694002CEE5BFhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/26/mosanada-secures-five-year-contract-to-manage-qatarenergy-headquarters-facilitiesDoha, April 26 (QNA) - Mosanada Facilities Management Services has announced securing a new five-year contract to a joint venture that includes the company, to deliver integrated facilities management services for the headquarters complex of QatarEnergy in the West Bay area of Doha.Sun, 26 Apr 2026 18:18:00 Z718E1DE7-FD8C-4010-A0F0-A25C20696FF5https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/26/qatars-ppi-for-industrial-sector-for-january-2026-increased-by-533-percentDoha, April 26 (QNA) - The general Producer Price Index (PPI) for the industrial sector for February 2026 is estimated at 102.19 points, reflecting a 5.33 percent increase compared to the previous month. Sun, 26 Apr 2026 18:17:51 ZC648039E-E072-4ED1-8721-3F55F5207655https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/26/beema-profits-surge-659-percent-in-2026-q1Doha, April 26 (QNA) - The net profit of Damaan Islamic Insurance Company (Beema) rose by 6.59 percent in the first quarter of 2026, reaching approximately QAR 25.491 million, compared to approximately QAR 23.914 million during the same period in 2025. Sun, 26 Apr 2026 18:17:26 ZF1F37108-83B8-4DFD-8A77-3BFD7D7190E5https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/26/qatar-tourism-says-doha-jewellery-watches-exhibition-returns-in-septemberDoha, April 26 (QNA) - The Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition (DJWE) 2026, organizedآ by Qatar Tourism (QT), and brought by Visit Qatar, will take place from Sep. 28 to Oct. 3 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC), QT announced on Sunday.Sun, 26 Apr 2026 16:40:09 ZC63EEED3-3CD6-4DE2-AF48-702E5389EB23https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/26/qse-index-closes-higherDoha, April 26 (QNA) - Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index closed higher on Sunday, rising 5.63 points, or 0.05 percent, to settle at 10,668.05 points. Sun, 26 Apr 2026 16:07:17 Z7EFC5AE6-A460-435E-A1B7-B012FD06FC16https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/26/estithmar-holding-acquires-49-of-syrias-shahba-bankDamascus, April 26 (QNA) - Estithmar Holdingآ Q.P.S.C. (a Qatari public shareholding company), announced the completion of an agreement signed to invest in Syria's Shahba Bank.Sun, 26 Apr 2026 12:45:20 Z4FABB36B-58DB-4290-A1E4-772D163410D1https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/25/qnb-chinas-five-year-development-plan-signals-strategic-shift-in-economic-trajectoryDoha, April 25 (QNA) - Qatar National Bank (QNB) has stated that China's 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) represents a pivotal strategic shift in the country's economic trajectory, with a central objective of doubling per capita GDP by 2035.Sat, 25 Apr 2026 08:44:18 ZD3C38CDF-5DF9-43A8-8E8C-0D389405E50Fhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/24/baladna-signs-635-m-contracts-and-launches-airlift-of-30000-dairy-cows-to-algeriaDoha, April 24 (QNA) - Baladna has signed over $635 million in second-phase contracts and launched a 109-flight airlift to transport 30,000 high-yield Holstein dairy cows from nine US states to Algeria, marking a key milestone in its $3.5 billion integrated dairy project.Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:04:23 ZD771A5B9-B51D-4254-9970-168628019901https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/23/minister-of-commerce-and-industry-meets-uk-prime-ministers-chief-business-investment-and-trade-adviserDoha, April 23 (QNA) - HE Minister of Commerce and Industry Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al-Thani met on Thursday with HE UK Prime Minister's Chief Business, Investment and Trade Adviser Varun Chandra, who is visiting Doha.Thu, 23 Apr 2026 22:15:10 ZFE3C3941-AB05-4AAA-928A-33B127BE318Ahttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/23/ezdan-holding-groups-profits-rise-47-percent-in-q1-2026Doha, April 23 (QNA) - Ezdan Holding Group (a Qatari public shareholding company) achieved a net profit of QR 225,026,000 during the first quarter of this year, compared to QR 153,041,000 for the same period in 2025, representing a 47 percent increase in profits.Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:39:26 Z084948B2-1193-4E7B-BD6B-CAFC4D0244D5https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/23/qamcos-net-profit-jumps-335-percent-in-q1-2026Doha, April 23 (QNA) - Qatar Aluminum Manufacturing Company (QAMCO), a Qatari public shareholding company, saw its net profit jump by 33.5 percent during the first quarter of this year, reaching QR 208.93 million, compared to QR 156.41 million during the same period last year.Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:24:00 Z60BB5D80-9283-4CC2-9270-D4DD4E9FC8BDhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/23/qatar-bolsters-preparedness-to-secure-supply-chains-amid-rising-strait-of-hormuz-tensionsDoha, April 23 (QNA) - The logistics and transport sector is no longer merely an operational link in global trade; it has become a strategic pillar of global economic security, where geopolitics intersects with energy flows and trade routes.Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:09:20 Z42A57D12-9800-46C6-8245-80F2C93430C1https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/23/qatar-tourism-unveils-nami-beach-as-new-upscale-waterfront-destinationDoha, April 23 (QNA) - Qatar Tourism has announced the opening of Nami Beach, a new leisure destination in central Doha designed to offer a high-end seaside experience within the city.Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:03:19 ZE1A30951-5A9C-4491-8003-9685D2A707FBhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/23/qatar-participates-in-preparatory-meetings-of-gcc-undersecretaries-of-ministries-of-commerce-industryDoha, April 23 (QNA) - The State of Qatar has participated in the preparatory meetings of the Undersecretaries of Ministries of Commerce and Industry in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, held virtually today.Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:14:02 Z86C38D59-FF39-47EF-BE03-49C1A7439E17https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/23/minister-of-state-for-foreign-trade-affairs-meets-indias-minister-of-commerce-and-industryDoha, April 23 (QNA) - HE Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry Dr. Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Sayed met via videoconferencing on Thursday with HE Minister of Commerce and Industry of the Republic of India Piyush Goyal.Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:05:06 Z82E45C34-9374-4902-BA6D-76B0A59C47E6https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/23/qatar-customs-qatar-aviation-services-sign-mou-to-facilitate-clearance-of-personal-importsDoha, April 23 (QNA) - The General Authority of Customs and Qatar Aviation Services Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance cooperation in the field of general customs clearance for personal imports, aiming to improve service quality, simplify procedures, expedite transactions, and enhance the efficiency of logistics operations related to shipping and customs clearance.Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:04:45 Z67DF5193-B56B-4A94-A934-0CD7262B5A92https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/23/milaha-announces-strategic-restructuring-of-its-business-sectorsDoha, April 23 (QNA) - Qatar Navigation (Milaha) - Qatari public shareholding company - announced a strategic reorganization of its business sectors aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and supporting its future direction.Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:19:21 ZDA4777D1-E14C-4F52-9D5B-A2B384A7736Fhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/23/analyst-to-qna-qatar-stock-index-holds-ground-amid-challengesDoha, April 23 (QNA) - The Qatar Stock Exchange index ended the current week down 0.490 percent, losing 52.230 points compared to last week to close at 10,662 points, pressured by four sectors.Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:29:10 Z669FD7AD-38F1-45D4-B5BE-62A538E7712Ahttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/23/qatar-stock-index-closes-lowerDoha, April 23 (QNA) - The Qatar Stock Exchange index closed trading on Thursday down by 15.22 points, or 0.14 percent, to settle at 10,662.42 points.Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:41:13 ZE3C22132-B297-4F6D-B95C-53D21CF76496https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/23/qatar-chamber-discusses-enhancing-trade-ties-with-uzbekistanDoha, April 23 (QNA) - Qatar Chamber's Board Member and Head of the Food Security Committee Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Obaidli met with HE Ambassador of the Republic of Uzbekistan to the State Ashraf Khodjaev.Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:24:06 Z1327C5EB-E316-4A98-A39A-74C8DB563E88https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/23/qcb-governor-meets-uk-prime-ministers-chief-business-investment-trade-adviserDoha, April 23 (QNA) - HE Governor of Qatar Central Bank (QCB) Sheikh Bandar bin Mohammed bin Saoud Al-Thani met on Thursday with HE UK Prime Minister's Chief Business, Investment and Trade Adviser Varun Chandr.Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:16:54 Z90A620F8-1112-42DB-9E04-256C854BD4AAhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/23/gold-price-in-qatari-market-falls-by-261-this-weekDoha, April 23 (QNA) -  The price of gold in the Qatari market edged down by 2.61% during the current week, reaching $ 4706.00000 per ounce, according to data issued by Qatar National Bank (QNB).Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:59:04 Z6868D55F-9DD9-4C55-A7A6-B5F6F5C21A7Bhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/23/qatar-airways-resumes-daily-services-to-uae-syriaDoha, April 23 (QNA) - Qatar Airways announced resumption of flight operations between Doha and key destinations across West Asia, reinstating daily services to the United Arab Emirates and Syria.Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:22:09 ZE24928D5-4293-40A0-B1FC-3E8F6F723120https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/23/real-estate-trading-exceeds-qar-465-million-in-one-weekDoha, April 23 (QNA) -  The volume of real estate trading in sales contracts at the Department of Real Estate Registration at the Ministry of Justice during the period from April 12 to April 16, 2026 reached QAR 465,782,068.Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:42:30 ZB8D9F9EC-9CF9-4BE3-9B87-9F702A14DE57https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/23/qfma-and-qfcra-participate-in-international-week-of-actionDoha, April 23 (QNA) - The Qatar Financial Markets Authority (QFMA) and the Qatar Financial Centre Regulatory Authority (QFCRA) participated in the second International Week of Action, a global campaign initiated by the United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority.Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:39:35 ZF1BE9BB9-5D38-427F-AA41-BA3D0999BB7Ehttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/23/qse-index-gains-2542-points-at-start-of-thursdays-tradingDoha, April 23 (QNA) - Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index recorded gains of 25.42 points, or 0.24%, at the start of Thursday’s trading, to reach 10,703 points, supported by four sectors.Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:18:05 Z074EBC39-F54B-4AF3-BF13-4E34EE68229Dhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/23/qatarenergy-marks-first-lng-export-cargo-from-golden-pass-lng-project-in-texasDoha, April 23 (QNA) - QatarEnergy has marked the first LNG export cargo from the Golden Pass LNG project in Sabine Pass, Texas, in the United States – a joint venture between QatarEnergy and ExxonMobil.Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:26:24 Z79C78690-121D-4C91-8D44-BD6342366BB8https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/22/qatar-tourism-chairman-plans-to-direct-tourism-events-to-support-hotel-sector-in-qatarDoha, April 22 (QNA) - HE Qatar Tourism Chairman Saad bin Ali Al Kharji said that the State of Qatar places strong emphasis on supporting various economic sectors, particularly tourism, noting that plans are being developed to channel tourism events in a way that supports the hotel sector.Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:37:17 ZFC63B460-30FC-4167-B8DB-18F9449DD366https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/22/lesha-banks-profits-rise-by-2013-percent-in-q1-2026Doha, April 22 (QNA) – Lesha Bank LLC (Public) saw its net profits rise by 20.13 percent in the first quarter of this year, reaching QR 48.603 million, compared to QR 40.458 million in the same period last year.Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:59:01 ZB1E04B6F-840C-407C-89EF-7AA929A5C5C9https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/22/inma-holdings-profits-decline-by-5739-percent-in-q1-2026Doha, April 22 (QNA) – INMA Holding Company (a Qatari public shareholding company) saw its net profits decline by 57.39 percent in the first quarter of this year, reaching QR 584,328, compared to QR 1.371 million in the same period last year.Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:58:01 ZDEC02B8B-3630-41A6-9286-DBB91248D442https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/22/al-rayan-banks-profits-decline-by-1138-percent-in-q1-2026Doha, April 22 (QNA) - Al Rayan Bank (a Qatari public shareholding company) reported a 11.38 percent decline in net profit for the first quarter of this year, reaching QR 361.148 million, compared to QR 407.525 million in the same period last year.Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:34:10 Z49A47E99-5684-455A-A26D-36B184638ADAhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/22/msheireb-properties-honoured-at-green-world-awards-cementing-global-sustainability-leadershipDoha, April 22 (QNA) - Msheireb Properties has won a Green World Award 2026 for its flagship city, Msheireb Downtown Doha. Recognised in the Building & Construction sector within the Sustainability category, the award celebrates the district's exceptional environmental standards and alignment with global best practices.Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:32:24 Z9595BBDA-0041-4C90-ADF2-FA89FE539942https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/22/gta-extends-2025-tax-return-submission-deadline-until-june-30Doha, April 22 (QNA) - The General Tax Authority (GTA) has announced an extension of the deadline for submitting the tax return for the 2025 tax year until June 30, 2026.Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:49:25 Z51A4FDD9-6D52-4417-83BD-DEAC798EF355https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/22/qatar-takes-part-in-gcc-investment-cooperation-meetingDoha, April 22 (QNA) - The State of Qatar has participated in the fifth meeting of the GCC Committee of Investment Undersecretaries, held virtually on Wednesday.Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:43:22 ZBA8770B2-50D8-404D-B53A-3D28C5E1D76Dhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/22/qse-index-closes-lowerDoha, April 22 (QNA) - Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index closed lower on Wednesday shedding 7.12 points, or 0.07 percent, to settle at 10,677.64 points.Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:45:35 ZB4F62CCE-B343-483A-AA0C-1268953166B7https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/22/qcb-governor-meets-german-ambassadorDoha, April 22 (QNA) - HE Governor of Qatar Central Bank (QCB) Sheikh Bandar bin Mohammed bin Saoud Al-Thani met today with HE Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to the State of Qatar Oliver Owcza.Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:53:31 Z28E26F51-4EAE-4C60-A8FE-B1C47FDBD217https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/22/qse-index-opens-lowerDoha, April 22 (QNA) - The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) general index opened lower on Wednesday, losing 8.08 points, or 0.08%, falling to 10,676 points, compared to the previous session's close, under pressure from three sectors.Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:42:01 Z1F73BEF8-CC79-49D5-99AA-8DE78A1F4A7Dhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/21/medicare-group-profits-decline-by-6241-percent-in-q1-2026Doha, April 21 (QNA) - The Medicare Group Profits (a Qatari public shareholding company) recorded a 62.41 percent decline in net profit for the first quarter of 2026, reaching QAR 10 million compared to QAR 26.616 million in the same period last year.Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:51:38 Z6FF6DF60-5D2F-412C-8F10-484CE3A61519https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/21/ceo-of-aamal-holding-highlights-economys-resilience-in-statement-to-qnaDoha, April 21 (QNA) - Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Aamal Holding (a Qatari public shareholding company) Rashid Al Mansoori, affirmed that the strength and resilience of the Qatari economy helps listed companies and others withstand the current regional changes.Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:42:27 ZE52809DE-13D3-42CF-881C-39406D1D175Chttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/21/qnb-group-head-office-achieves-gsas-gold-standard-for-sustainable-operationsDoha, April 21 (QNA) - QNB Group has announced that its Head Office building has achieved the Gold Level certification under the Global Sustainability Assessment System (GSAS).Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:13:45 Z